Laughing Heirs (1933)
After the death of his uncle, the owner of the Rhine based Bockelmann Sparkling Wine, Peter turns up for the reading of the will. Justus Bockelmann, a producer of mineral water, is confident he will inherit the business, but ‘for reasons of moral rectitude’ he has no intention of running an ‘alcoholic business’. The opening of the will comes as a surprise to all the potential heirs.
Director: Max Ophüls
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: March 6, 1933
Cast
- Heinz Rühmann - Peter Frank
- Max Adalbert - Justus Bockelmann
- Ida Wüst - Britta Bockelmann
- Walter Janssen - Robert Stumm
- Lien Deyers - Gina, Robert Stumms Tochter
- Lizzi Waldmüller - Liane Heller
- Julius Falkenstein - Dr. Weinhöppel
- Friedrich Ettel - Kellermeister Schlemmel
- Elfriede Jerra - Robert Stamms Sekretärin
- Heinrich Gotho - Verwandter bei der Testamentseröffnung
Screenplay
- Felix Joachimson (Screenplay)
- Trude Herka (Original Story)
- Max Ophüls (Adaptation)
Music: Clemens Schmalstich
Cinematography: Eduard Hoesch
Editing: Herbert B. Fredersdorf
Production: UFA
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Max Ophüls
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Laughing Heirs about?
- After the death of his uncle, the owner of the Rhine based Bockelmann Sparkling Wine, Peter turns up for the reading of the will. Justus Bockelmann, a producer of mineral water, is confident he will inherit the business, but ‘for reasons of moral rectitude’ he has no intention of running an ‘alcoholic business’. The opening of the will comes as a surprise to all the potential heirs.
- Who directed Laughing Heirs?
- Laughing Heirs was directed by Max Ophüls.
- Who stars in Laughing Heirs?
- Laughing Heirs stars Heinz Rühmann, Max Adalbert, Ida Wüst, Walter Janssen, Lien Deyers, Lizzi Waldmüller.
- How long is Laughing Heirs?
- Laughing Heirs has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Laughing Heirs?
- Laughing Heirs is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Laughing Heirs produced?
- Laughing Heirs was produced in Germany.